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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.06, 431.89 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.06, 431.89 and 219.87 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.06 : 431.89 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.06/431.89 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.06x = 431.89 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.06x = 94,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,956.95/313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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